What is a miracle? – an act of God requiring the suspension of previously established natural laws What was the purpose of miracles? – John 20:30-31; Mark 16:17-20 Who could perform miracles? – Jesus, the apostles, those whom the apostles laid hands on, no one else Are miracles performed today? – No; no longer necessary, […]
December 30, 2007
Choose Whom You Will Serve
Text: Joshua 24:15 We have a choice to make We should be motivated by God’s goodness (v. 1-13) We must respond properly to God’s goodness (v. 14) We should not be influenced by others Choosing to follow God is a serious matter (v. 16-18)
December 30, 2007
Rightly Dividing the Word
Text: 2 Timothy 2:15 The New Testament is our law today – Colossians 2:14; Hebrews 8:13 Some try and divide the New Testament Catholics – distinction between Gospels (red letters) and other books “Grace-unity” brethren – distinction between gospel and doctrine The Catholic position – John 16:13; 1 Corinthians 14:37 The “grace-unity” position – no […]
December 30, 2007
Genealogy of Christ
Text: Matthew 1:1-17 Christ is the fulfillment of God’s promise to Abraham – Genesis 12:1-3 Christ was heir to the throne of David – Psalm 132:11; Acts 2:30 Christ’s throne is not on this earth – Matthew 1:12; Jeremiah 22:30 God’s plan will not be thwarted by wicked men – Jeconiah (2 Kings 24:8-9), Manassah […]
December 30, 2007
The Lord’s Invitation
Text: Matthew 11:28-30 The Invitation – from the Lord, open to all, promise of rest Our Responsibility – come to Him, take on His yoke, learn from Him The Motivation – He is gentle and humble, we will find rest, His yoke is easy and His burden is light
December 30, 2007
The Goal of Our Instruction
Text: 1 Timothy 1:5 Love A Pure Heart A Good Conscience A Sincere Faith
